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The Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Hypertension

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Ezavin, Jennifer, Harris, Nancy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In 2019, the leading cause of death in the United States was cardiac disease associated with high blood pressure. High blood pressure has had profound consequences on people’s lives leading to stroke and even death. As a preventive measure, providers have encouraged lifestyle changes in order to help alleviate the burden of this condition. One of these consist of altering eating habits to a… more
Full Text: RUNNING HEAD: DNP MANUSCRIPT The Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Hypertension Jennifer Ezavin Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing NGR 7945C: DNP Project and Residency Dr. Nancy Harris November 9th, 2022 1 2 RUNNING HEAD: DNP MANUSCRIPT Abstract In 2019, …

Improving Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety Plan Skills and Understanding through Education of Nursing Staff

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Avilus, Ursula, Edwards, Karethy, Palladino, Brittany
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Suicide ranks as the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Those with substance use disorders face a 10-14 times higher risk of suicide The facility implemented nurse assisted suicide safety plans for patients at moderate or high risk of suicide on the initial Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). Based on nurses’ comments about the new implementation, it… more
Full Text: 1 DNP Project: Improving Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety Plan Skills and Understanding through Education of Nursing Staff Brittany Palladino, MSN-PMHNP-BC, BSN, RN Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University Fall Semester 2023 …

Community Breast Screening “Treasure Your Chest”

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Joji, Lovely, Kinlaw, Nakisha, Love, Tamara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in United States (CDC, 2019). It has a huge impact on our society. In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 62,930 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer (U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics, 2019). About 41,760 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2019… more
Full Text: Running head: TREASURE YOUR CHEST 1 Community Breast Screening “Treasure Your Chest” Program Evaluation Lovely Joji, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Tamara F. Love, DNP, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Dr. …

Screening, Education, and Counseling to Address the Obesity Epidemic in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gambino, Paul, Heinze, Katherine, Lanter, Sophie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Childhood and adolescent obesity are significant public health concerns in the United States, with about 19% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years being obese. Obesity is associated with several health risks, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health issues. However, in many families there is a significant knowledge deficit in terms of risks and prevention for… more
Full Text: ADDRESSING THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC IN PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT POPULATIONS Screening, Education, and Counseling to Address the Obesity Epidemic in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations Sophie Lanter MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Florida Atlantic University 2023 Faculty …

Doctor of Nursing practice awareness: a public service announcement

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Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Buitrago, Rachael, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Moore, Lisa, Murray, Donna
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library [electronic version]
Full Text: Doctor of Nursing Running head: Doctor of Nursing Practice Awareness Doctor of Nursing Practice Awareness: A Public Service Announcement Rachael Buitrago Lisa Moore Donna Murray Florida Atlantic University Advisor: Dr. Ruth G. McCaffrey 1 Doctor of …

Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Among Underserved Adults with Hypertension in Miami-Dade County

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Carry, Coeurlande, Darville, Simone, Kelly, Tracian
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: African American (AA) and Hispanic American (HA) adults with hypertension have a higher risk of developing stroke, heart disease, and diabetes and have higher mortality rates from related complications. In the United States, more than 50% of patients with chronic conditions do not take their medication as prescribed (Kelly et al., 2014). Nonadherence is known to contribute to complications and… more
Full Text: IDENTIFYING BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Among Underserved Adults with Hypertension in Miami-Dade County Coeurlande Carry, APRN, DNP Student Simone Darville, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic …

Let’s Make it Simple: Understanding Nutrition in the Management of Obesity and Diabetes Through Visual Displays

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Del Valle, Rosalie Magramo, Wisdom-Chambers, Karen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In only 3 decades, obesity has evolved to a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality in the United States (US) and worldwide (Kotsis et al., 2018). The rise in the prevalence of obesity has been accompanied by a rise in the prevalence of diabetes and nearly 90% of newly diagnosed patients were overweight (Rossouw, 2015). Most guidelines recommend promoting weight loss among overweight… more
Full Text: Running Head: LET’S MAKE IT SIMPLE 1 Let’s Make it Simple: Understanding Nutrition in the Management of Obesity and Diabetes Through Visual Displays Rosalie Magramo del Valle, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn …

Using Evidence-based Approaches to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Understanding and Uptake Among African American Women

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Atilus, Rosita, Bulfin, Susan, Paulino, Thamarre
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Cervical cancer screening and prevention is an important aspect of primary care. Primary care providers (PCPs) have the role of either performing the initial screening test or referring to gynecologists for testing and follow-up care if needed. The PCPs have the opportunity to to discuss the importance of cervical cancer screening at each encounter. This is of particular importance for African-… more
Full Text: ` Using Evidence-based Approaches to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Understanding and Uptake Among African American Women Rosita Atilus, Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Thamarre Paulino, Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Florida Atlantic …

Breast Cancer Screening in Uninsured Women

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Archibald, Cynthia, Porter, Carla
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. African American and Hispanic women have a higher incidence of breast cancer mortality rate than their counterparts. Minority women are more are unlikely to receive breast cancer screening and are often diagnosed at later stages. Women diagnosed with abnormal breast screening can experience barriers to timely follow-up care resulting in… more
Full Text: Running head: BREAST CANCER SCREENING IN UNINSURED WOMEN Breast Cancer Screening in Uninsured Women Carla Porter, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Cynthia Archibald, Ph. D Nakisha Kinlaw, DNP, APRN, …

The Impact of a Blood Pressure Monitoring Wellness Program on Adults with Hypertension

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hain, Debra, Kinlaw, Nakeisha, Wilcox, Jasmine
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Hypertension is a national health concern that can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. Healthy People 2020 recommends improving cardiovascular health by increasing the number of adults who check their blood pressure and understand whether it is high or low. In an effort to improve outcomes in adults with hypertension, this quality improvement project was implemented at a primary care… more
Full Text: 1 The Impact of a Blood Pressure Monitoring Wellness Program on Adults with Hypertension DNP Student Name: Jasmine Wilcox Faculty Chair of Project Committee: Debra Hain, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Associate Professor …

Reducing Antibiotic Misuse for Sinusitis in a Pediatric Urgent Care

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Heinze, Katherine, Ravi, Deepa, Rivera, Delilah
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Antibiotic misuse has been linked to increased health care costs, potential adverse reactions, and antibiotic resistance (Weddle, 2017). The purpose of this DNP project is to examine if implementation of an Antibiotic Stewardship checklist and algorithm at two After Hours Pediatrics (AHP) urgent care clinics, would affect provider knowledge and prescribing practices in the management of sinusitis… more
Full Text: 1 Reducing Antibiotic Misuse for Sinusitis in a Pediatric Urgent Care Delilah Rivera, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 Katherine Heinze, PhD, RN Deepa Ravi, MD 2 Abstract Antibiotic misuse has been …

Community-Based Approach to Promote Heart Healthy Behaviors in Hispanic Women

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Type: Text
Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chadwell, Katherine, Gonzalez, Yesenia, Ortega, María de los Ángeles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), quality improvement (QI) project was to increase heart disease risk awareness while implementing healthy lifestyle behaviors in Hispanic women between the ages of 30-65. The literature presents that all women are at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD); with ethnic minorities being disproportionally affected. Following recruitment,… more
Full Text: COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH TO PROMOTE HEALTHY HEART BEHAVIORS Community-Based Approach to Promote Heart Healthy Behaviors in Hispanic Women Yesenia Gonzalez MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 …

Prenatal Depression Screening in African American Women to Initiate Early Referral and Treatment

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Type: Text
Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Dixon, Kerry-Ann, Etienne, Sabrina, Hawthorne, Dawn
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Aim: In the United States, prenatal depression is an underdiagnosed mental health disorder that can result in complications for the mother and fetus. Approximately 7 to 12 % women are affected by prenatal depression (Sidebottom et al., 2021). African American women experience more stressors during the prenatal period which places them at a higher risk for depression than other racial groups (Liu… more
Full Text: Prenatal Depression Screening in African American Women to Initiate Early Referral and Treatment Sabrina Etienne, BSN, RN, DNP student Florida Atlantic University Faculty Team Member: Dawn Hawthorne, Ph.D., Associate Professor Community Team Member: …

Incorporating Spirituality to Improve Self-Management of Chronic Diseases

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Burden, Margaret A.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Chronic disease affects over 51% of Americans and often results in emotional, financial, and spiritual distress. Additionally, the exorbitant cost of managing chronic disease is creating a significant burden on healthcare systems. Self-management, which is crucial to disease outcome includes lifestyle changes and adherence to treatment regime. However, these lifestyle changes often cause… more
Full Text: SPIRITUALITY AND CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT Incorporating Spirituality to Improve Self-Management of Chronic Diseases Margaret A. Burden MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, NP-C, CWCN, EDS-C Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University October …

Effects of a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Program upon police officers before and after crisis intervention team training: an evidenced based program evaluation project in Miami Dade county Florida

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Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Ellis, Horace
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library [electronic version]
Full Text: 1 Running head: CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM (CIT) Effects of a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Program Upon Police Officers before and after Crisis Intervention Team Training: An Evidenced Based Program Evaluation Project in Miami Dade County Florida …